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How we test

Overall score includes:

Stain removal (50%)

Ease of fill and use (30%)

Floor wetness (20%)

Prices are from a February 2015 survey.

Stain removal

We assessed stain removal using a large sheet of vinyl with everyday stains like coffee, mustard, red wine, shoe polish, and soy and tomato sauces. We left these stains to dry overnight and then attempted to clean them with the steam mops.

Key data

Model

Price guide

$30

Specifications

Water tank capacity (L)

0.75

Measured power (W)

1430

Stated power (W)

1500

Reach from socket (m)

8.1

Weight (kg)

3.4

Heating-up time (min:sec)

0:15

In-use time (min)

25

Features

Height adjustable handle

×

Removable water tank

Yes

On-the-go refill

✔

“Steam on” lock-switch

×

Swivel head

Yes

Heat-up/cool-down pad

×

Cord storage

No

Carpet attachment

✔

Jet nozzle

×

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Notes

Steam mops in our database have been tested to slightly different methods, as our test evolves to keep pace with the market and technology.